The Rise of AI Video Editing
Video editing is time-consuming, but AI tools are dramatically reducing the time needed. Here are the best AI video editing tools available in 2026.
1. Descript
Best for: Podcast editing, screencasts, text-based editing
Edit video by editing text. Descript transcribes your video and lets you edit by deleting words from the transcript. It also includes AI voice cloning (Studio Sound) and filler word removal.
2. Runway ML
Best for: Professional effects, green screen, inpainting
Runway's video editing suite includes AI-powered tools for removing backgrounds, tracking objects, and generating video effects.
3. Adobe Premiere Pro (AI Features)
Best for: Professional editors
Adobe's AI features include auto-reframe, scene edit detection, text-based editing, and audio auto-tagging.
4. CapCut (ByteDance)
Best for: Social media content, quick edits
CapCut offers auto-captions, AI effects, background removal, and motion tracking — all free.
5. DaVinci Resolve (AI Features)
Best for: Color grading, professional post-production
DaVinci's Neural Engine powers AI features like scene cut detection, voice isolation, and facial recognition for color grading.
6. Veed.io
Best for: Browser-based editing, team collaboration
Online video editor with AI auto-subtitles, translation, background removal, and team collaboration features.
7. Opus Clip
Best for: Repurposing long videos into shorts
AI analyzes your long-form content and automatically identifies the best moments for short-form clips.
8. Wondershare Filmora
Best for: Beginner-friendly AI editing
Includes AI portrait, auto-captions, AI audio denoise, and AI copywriting features.